Fundamentals of Project Management

The Fundamentals of Project Management course is a hands-on introductory program designed
for professionals who have little or no experience with project management. This course
thoroughly covers the useful strategies necessary to deliver a project within the
defined method, cost and schedule constraints.

Program Focus Areas

USC’s Fundamentals of Project Management course will enable you to identify scope,
risks and resources efficiently – empowering you with a highly sought after skill
set most companies are seeking. This program is designed to introduce you to the Project
Management Certificate which is a gateway to earning your Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.

This course will cover:

Project life cycle

Defining scope

Scheduling logistics

Project risks

Maintaining control

Execution

Course Outline

Day 1

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management

Describe a Project

Describe the Project Management Life Cycle

Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project

Determine the Scope of a Project

Identify the Skills for a Project Team

Identify the Risks to a Project

Lession 3: Planning for Time and Cost

Create a Work Breakdown Structure

Sequence the Activities

Create a Project Schedul

Day 2

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

Analyze the Risks to a Project

Create a Communication Plan

Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project

Begin Project Work

Execute the Project Plan

Track Project Progress

Report Performance

Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase

Close a Project

Create a Final Report

Tuition for the Fundamentals of Project Management is $595, which includes all course
materials.

Notes: The course location and directions will be emailed approximately one week before the course begins.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$$595

Registration and Payment Notes

If you plan to pay by check or purchase order, select "register by mail." Complete the form and return a printout with payment to: USC Continuing Education
and Conferences, Close/Hipp Building at 1705 College Street, Suite 591, Columbia,
SC 29208. Your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received.

We accept online payment via electronic check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace,
a secure electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university.
Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete
when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not
guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.

Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online
instructions about one week before the program begins.